Guides

830 directors banned for cheating on Covid loans

Nearly two thirds of all director bans last year were related to misconduct and fraud related to Covid loans although most avoided criminal prosecution

Sexual Harassment - update to EHRC technical guidance now out for consultation

Ahead of the new preventative duty on employers taking effect from 26 October 2024, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has updated its technical guidance and put it out, in draft form, for consultation. The consultation will run until 6 August 2024, and we expect the finalised version of the technical guidance to be released in September 2024. Here, we look at what the new preventative duty is and what the draft technical guidance says.

Case Law round-up

Harassment can occur in a wide range of situations, even when there is no intention to cause any offence. Here are some interesting cases involving claims for harassment.

It’s easy to forget boundaries and professional conduct at social events. So if it’s time to invite your staff to a festive party, it’s a good opportunity to set important rules around conduct.

Use your free sporting policy sample to create firm but fair guidelines around watching the big game at work.

This employment law guide explores the basics of obesity and disability discrimination and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.